B2 German Speaking Guide

At B2, you can engage in extended discussions, build arguments, explore hypothetical scenarios, and speak spontaneously on familiar topics. Whether you're preparing for TELC, Goethe, or ÖSD, here's exactly what speaking at the B2 level looks like.

Speaking skills to master

These 5 core abilities define B2-level speaking

1

Holding Your Own in Discussions

Engage in extended conversations, respond to different viewpoints, and keep discussions flowing

Grammar: Passive voice Discussion connectors Argument structure
Speaking exercises: Book Club Discussion Making Plans Job Interview
2

Building an Argument

Present structured arguments, acknowledge counterpoints, and defend your position systematically

Grammar: Concessive clauses Genitiv Advanced prepositional verbs
Speaking exercises: Should AI Replace Teachers? Performance Review Comparing Purchases
3

Exploring What-If Scenarios

Discuss hypothetical situations, explore consequences, and reason through possibilities

Grammar: Konjunktiv II (advanced) Conditional clauses Je...desto comparatives
Speaking exercises: Time Travel Dilemma Financial Goals Wellness & Prevention
4

Speaking Off the Cuff

Respond spontaneously without preparation, maintain fluency, and recover smoothly from hesitation

Grammar: Extended participles Sentence connectors Abstract nouns
Speaking exercises: Podcast Interview Weekend Stories Travel Stories
5

Finding Common Ground

Navigate disagreements diplomatically, negotiate solutions, and reach compromises

Grammar: Indirect speech Diplomatic phrases Negotiation language
Speaking exercises: The Apartment Conflict Neighbour Relations Returns & Exchanges

Situations you'll handle

Topics that come up in everyday life and in exams like TELC B2, Goethe-Zertifikat B2, and ÖSD

Health

Work

Housing

Travel

Food

Education

Money

Shopping

Technology

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